Vegan Jaffa Cakes

Fluffy vegan jaffa cakes with homemade orange jelly and lots of dark chocolate – what a delight! For those of you that have come here with no idea of what a jaffa cake even is, it is a popular British snack/dessert that is somewhat a cross between a cake, a biscuit/cookie and a dessert. It is a British staple!

Why homemade jaffa cakes you may ask? These are honestly so much better than the store-bought version! More sponge, jelly made from fresh oranges and a thick layer of dark chocolate. Plus you can make them vegan or gluten-free at home. I keep mine in the fridge and they are true treat on a summer’s day!

Equipment

To make the vegan jelly, you will need agar agar which is a vegan alternative to gelatine. In the UK, you can find this at Waitrose or on Amazon.

You also may want a bun tray which is basically a shallow muffin tin. You can use a normal muffin tin and just barely fill it up, but a bun tray has a slightly different shape that is more jaffa cake like!

Dietary Requirements

This recipe is already vegan and dairy-free! To make it gluten-free, simply use a gluten-free flour in place of the plain flour!